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US fuels demand surges to three-year high in July

US demand for distillate fuel, the umbrella group for diesel fuel and heating oil, rose 8% from a year earlier, to 3.835 million bpd, a six-year high for July. Within that figure, demand for ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, used to power trucks and trains, was 9.1% higher at 3.661 million bpd.

CB&I, Clariant look to develop new polypropylene catalyst technologies

By leveraging the successful licensing and process design experience of Lummus Novolen and the strong catalyst R&D capabilities of Clariant, the two companies expect to further strengthen their joint position in polypropylene catalysts. Clariant and Lummus Novolen will jointly invest in the new line.

Global LNG trade likely to decline again in 2013

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Analysts say LNG supply is lagging demand due to a lack of new projects for exporting gas and falling supply from key exporters like Indonesia, the Middle East and Africa.

Technip, Sasol form engineering alliance on GTL

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Technip and Sasol, the owner of the world’s leading gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology, have established an alliance for front-end engineering services on future projects.

Entry of new players into US LNG market shows importance of funding

By contrast, a newer set of players has begun to participate in LNG export projects in North America, including large independent exploration and production (E&P) companies, utility/pipeline companies, and master limited partnerships (MLPs), all with different credit profiles.

NCRA to expand Kansas refinery, picks Technip to upgrade hydrogen plant

The project will utilize Technip's top-fired steam reformer to produce high-purity hydrogen and export steam and the latest nitrogen oxide reduction technology to ensure minimum emissions. The contract covers engineering, fabrication, supply, installation, pre-commissioning and start-up assistance.

LSB lets contract for new Arkansas ammonia plant

LSB Industries reached an agreement with SAIC Constructors to build a 375,000 tpy ammonia plant at an LSB site in El Dorado, Arkansas. The deal provides for SAIC to provide certain engineering services and to manage the construction of the ammonia plant and associated facilities.

LanzaTech works with India to develop low-carbon fuels from waste CO2

This unique application of LanzaTech's gas fermentation technology will enable a new supply of biofuels, according to the company, creating economic growth and reducing CO2 emissions across India.

Linde opens new Houston engineering offices

With the recently announced $200 million investment to build a large air separation unit (ASU), a new gasification train and supporting equipment and facilities in La Porte, Texas, the new offices provide space to support activities surrounding those projects, according to Linde officials.

Canada suspends license of railway involved in Quebec oil train disaster

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Canada's transportation regulator suspended the operating license of the railway involved in July's crude train derailment in a small Quebec town. The incident killed 47 people.